Hey team!  Oh, how excited I am to know we will be together soon.  I have a couple of things you should consider when packing.

1.  Rain.  It's been raining a lot in GA lately.  We might as well get used to it; we are going to the rainforest.  The show will go on.  Bring some sort of rain gear (which is already on the packing list).  Also, if it rains at training camp, your shoes will get nasty, and packing wet, muddy shoes is not fun.  You may consider bringing an extra pair of cheap shoes that you can trash before we leave.

2. Allergies.  If you have allergies or asthma, come prepared, they may be bad.

3. Chilliness.  It may still be a little chilly at night and the mornings.  Be prepared! 

4. Craftiness.  We will be planning our VBS at training camp, so be thinking about different crafts that our good for lots of children and with the supplies we have.

5. The Journey.  I know there is a lot going on in each of your lives right now, but don't neglect the journey over the next week.  The next week, "The Body of Christ", is a great week in the journey!  If you guys have any insights from the journey or anything you have been learning, comment on this blog, so we can begin to grow together.

6. Prayer.  Over the next week, be in serious prayer for this summer and for each other.